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["Yalto" is a form invented by Edward Ibeh. Line 1-15: 3,4,4,2,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables]

by my side over the years I walked with you into future’s mysteries until I dared not walk again alone then, you left… mystery alone in darkness you left me, my dearest, in solitude...sadness. written September 15, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/20/2021 11:10:00 AM

A wonderful write! Incredible that your words were a perfect fit for a yalto.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/20/2021 1:33:00 PM

I was pleased with how it came out. You should write one.

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 9/17/2021 4:00:00 AM

Nicely done Milton...Delice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/17/2021 8:06:00 AM

Thanks so much. You are always so complimentary. I appreciate you.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/16/2021 7:55:00 AM

Great way to use the Yalto form!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/16/2021 8:10:00 AM

Thank you so much, Kim, for your thoughtful comment.

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/16/2021 4:16:00 AM

I find great sadness in your poem Milton as I prefer not to walk alone. Well done with this interesting form!! Happy Thursday!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/16/2021 8:11:00 AM

Thank you so much, Mike. I appreciate your thoughts. Have a good up-coming weekend!

Eve Roper

Date: 9/15/2021 9:45:00 PM

Sometimes alone is best :) Love is rare and keepers. Well written verse.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/16/2021 8:13:00 AM

Thank you so much, Eve. Yes, I think I prefer to be alone at this point in my life.